FootyMAD's Dundee United preview

Last updated : 02 May 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Dundee United fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Dundee United at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 80 games played, Dons have recorded 37 wins, and Dundee Utd. have come away with 25 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was earlier this season, with Aberdeen running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 05 FebAberdeen1 - 4Dundee Utd.SLGC
2007/2008Sat 19 JanDundee Utd.3 - 0AberdeenSPL
2007/2008Sat 03 NovAberdeen2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sat 04 AugDundee Utd.1 - 0AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sat 07 AprAberdeen2 - 4Dundee Utd.SPL
2006/2007Sat 30 DecDundee Utd.3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sat 21 OctAberdeen3 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with 5 conceded.

Dundee Utd have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Terrors have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.

Aberdeen's 47 points from 35 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Dundee Utd find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 52 points they have accumulated from 35 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen6312121110
Dundee Utd.61411097

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Dundee Utd. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Dons in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
AberdeenUnbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Dundee Utd.Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.